In 2009 I got Lap Band and lost 150 lbs in about 2 years but wasn't getting enough nutrition and became anemic. I got the band loosened and got healthy again and maintained. Then I got pregnant and had the band loosened and after I gave birth to my son we discovered my stomach had slipped up into the band and now the band was travelling. Throughout all of this time I was damaging my esophagus too. So, on May 8, 2014, 3 days ago, I had the Lap Band removed and converted to a gastric sleeve. I have had a migraine for the past two days that I have been home and finally this morning woke up with only a slight headache! Must be a Mothers Day gift! Biggest problem I'm having is this pain in my stomach after every sip I take! Ugh! Please tell me this does go away! -signed Learning My Sleeve

I am almost your exact story just one year ago. Instead of a pregnancy I had back to back major surgeries and they emptied my band. The only other difference was you were WAY more successful with your band.

I was revised May 8th 2013, and yes it gets better. I was told the migraine is a mix of things, lack of sugar, calories, caffine, and the zofran or similar meds from your time in the hospital. It does get better. I think I had those spasmy cramps for about a week. Try sipping something warm, decaf tea or broth. That was much easier for my new sleeve than anything cold. I know some say the exact opposite, try it both ways. Welcome to sleeveville population:awesome!